Curried Beef And Bitter Greens Recipes

INDIAN SAAG

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, melt butter over medium-high heat, and cook and stir cumin seed, chile pepper, garlic, and turmeric until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the chopped mustard greens and spinach a little at a time, adding the tougher parts first (the stems and thicker leaves). Continue to add greens, and cook and stir until all greens have been added and all are thoroughly wilted. Stir in the cumin, coriander, and salt. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until greens are tender, about 10 minutes, adding water as needed to keep the greens moist.

CURRIED BEEF

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add beef. Seal bag and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in 2 tablespoons oil; drain. , Add the onions and remaining oil; saute until onions are golden brown. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with curry. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; pour over beef and onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. , Add tomato juice and paste; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with noodles or rice.

THAI GREEN CURRY WITH BEEF AND EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Place all green curry paste ingredients together in a food processor, blender, chopper, or pestle and mortar. Add up to 1/4 can of the coconut milk, enough to help blend ingredients (reserve the rest for later).
• Process (or pound) well to create an aromatic Thai green curry paste. If you don't have a food processor or chopper, try using a blender, or finely mince all ingredients by hand and stir together well.
• Heat a wok or deep-frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add 2 to 3 tablespoons oil and swirl around, then add the green curry paste. Stir-fry briefly to release the fragrance (1 minute), then add the beef.
• Stir-fry briefly to cover the meat in spices (1 to 2 minutes).
• Add the stock and bring to a boil. Stir and reduce heat to medium or medium-low. Simmer 6 to 10 minutes.
• Set aside 1/4 cup coconut milk, reserving it for use later (the thick cream is best). Add the rest of the coconut milk to the curry, plus the eggplant (if using).
• Stir everything together, cover, and simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until eggplant is tender enough to pierce with a fork.
• Add the bell pepper. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, or until everything is well cooked.
• Remove from heat and gently stir in the 1/4 cup reserved coconut milk . Taste-test, adding more fish sauce if not salty or flavorful enough.
• Add more lime juice if too salty or sweet for your taste. Add more sugar if not sweet enough. More chili can also be added.
• Portion out the green curry onto serving plates or bowls.
• Sprinkle with a generous amount of fresh basil and serve with plenty of Thai jasmine-scented rice .

CURRIED BEEF AND BITTER GREENS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli stems and boil for 2 minutes. Add the florets and boil for 1 minute. Drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside.
• Combine the coconut milk and beef broth, then whisk in red curry paste. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chili pepper and cook briefly. Add the onion and stir for 1 minute. Add the broccoli florets and stems and toss for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and stir over high heat for 4 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.
• Wipe out the wok. Return to high heat, add the remaining oil and when it is hot, quickly stir-fry the beef. Add the vegetables and toss.
• Working quickly, pour the coconut milk mixture over the beef and vegetables, stirring constantly to distribute well. Serve over steamed basmati rice.

CURRIED GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large skillet heat oil.
• Add in the onions; saute for about 7-8 minutes or until soft, adding in the garlic and ginger the last 2 minutes of cooking.
• Add in the ground beef and cook until browned.
• Add in all remaining ingredients except the apples and water; stir with a wooden spoon; cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Add in the chopped apples and cook uncovered for another 25-30 minutes (or until apples are soft.
• If the mixture is too thick add in some water.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BEEF WITH GREEN CURRY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil.
• Add garlic and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Stir in curry paste and mix well.
• Add beef and stir-fry until just cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add coconut cream, stir well and bring to boil.
• Add beef stock and return to boil, stirring constantly.
• Add red chillies, fish sauce, Thai eggplant and sugar and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Stir in chopped basil leaves just before serving.

CHINESE BEEF AND GREENS

Steps:

• Stir together cornflour, soya, chili and stock.
• Marinate meat in this. Time not important--anything from 15 minutes to overnight if desired.
• Fry 1 chopped onion in a little oil until soft.
• Add spring greens rolled together and chopped into ribbons (bok choy could easily be used). (Ingredient list would not accept spring greens--must be a UK veggie).
• Stir until soft.
• Add meat and stock marinade.
• Simmer until meat is cooked and the sauce is glossy and thickened.
• A little water may be used to thin out stock if desired.
• Any meat or veggie can be used to create your own version of this easy recipe.